Long Live the King and the queen

Glory International School

G-Gentle L-Loving O-Observant R-Resourceful Y-Yare

33 Soi Wachirathamsatit 18, Sukhumvit 101/1 Bangna, Bangkok 10260 Thailand Tel. +6627479179-80, +6627479754 Fax. +6627478488

Message from the Director

Dear Glory Parents and Teachers, Greeting! A very warm welcome back to another new academic year 2013-2014, we believe that you all had a wonderful break and are ready to start the new challenging term now. Thank you very much for your kind and continuous support throughout the years. Listed below are some tips I would like to share with a hope to benefit all of us. 1. Discipline our beloved children to have the love of reading I want to quote Jacqueline Kennedy, wife of John F. Kennedy, who said, There are many little ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all. Reduce childrens hours of tech gadget use, like iPads, iPhones, iPods, Blackberries for example. Make sure that our childrens homework is completed on time. Practice storytelling with our children regularly, particularly for young students. This will widen their imagination and creativity. Refrain our children from watching soap operas that air late at night to guarantee enough sleeping hours and time dedicated to doing school work for our children. Maintain punctuality and responsibility by coming to school on time before flag line-up, along with leaving school at the designated time. Support our children consistently during their examination period, both mid-terms and finals.

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For students above Primary 4, they should be trained to do housework or help out with the family business, so that they can be independent, along with being responsible, diligent and perseverant. Train a child in the way they should go, so that when they grow up they will not depart from it. (Proverbs 22:6) Always, at all times, bless your children with uplifting words such as Youre a good boy/girl. Im very happy to be your mom/dad. A Well-done job. Excellent! Youre amazing. I love you dearly. Thank you for making me a joyful mom/dad. Youre the best son/daughter a mother/father could ever hope to have. Im so proud of you. God bless you forever. Such a great boy/girl. Whats a smart student you are. Awesome! A Super boy/A Super girl.

Wishing all of us to enjoy being happy and successful parents. Sincerely, Orasa Esther Chaomuangbon School Director

Message from the Principal Welcome to Glory International School, unique and different because we highly value the holistic approach in our teaching. Our qualified teachers are multinational, kind, loving, and caring. Above all, they are willing to assist students to realize their happiness and fullest potential. Students are taught to be self-reliant, to be effective communicators, as well as becoming useful world citizens. We are child-centered and believe that learning should be pleasurable through hands-on activities. Our aim is to help children know who they are, and what strength lies within them and to help them satisfy their search for knowledge and their unlimited curiosity. The administration and staff offer our warmest welcome to you for joining Glory. Thank you for your support and your trust in letting us educate your children. Sincerely, Mr. Laurence Chu Principal

History
Glory International School was founded by a group of Christian stake holders in the year of 2008 with the expressed purpose of investing and training of the young, the countrys most precious resource. It is the utmost dream of the school to inculcate and to guide them to make the right choices that will ultimately help them form sterling characters capable of withstanding the tests of time. We are very new operating on the British system and are trilingual offering Thai, Chinese and English. Presently, we are small; however, we intend to grow but at the same time mindful of the fact that quality comes first before quantity. Therefore, the molding and shaping of young minds is of paramount interest to us, so that God can be glorified. Philosophy Quality education does not happen by accident, it involves the consent of the will (mind) and is holistic, a harmonious development of the physical, mental, social, and spiritual God and man working together Mission To instill and to elicit from each student their unique potential fostered by a loving family and school environment making them useful and loving world citizens.

Attendance Policy Attendance is compulsory for all students. Irregular attendance reflects your irresponsibility and may affect your grade. Arrival and Departure Arrive 10 minutes before classes begin: 8:30 - 3:00 .. Nursery 1-2 8:00 - 3:30 .. Kindergarten 1-2 8:00 - 4:30 .... Primary 1-6 Parents are responsible for their on-time arrival within school hours. Flag Lineup All students are required to be present and behave accordingly for such a ceremony. Attendance will be taken by teachers during this time. Upon dismissal students are to walk in an orderly manner to class. Tardiness Three tardiness is equal to one absence. Whether it is excused or unexcused, so it is best not to be tardy.

Attendance Policy Students are permitted to be absent for 5 days per term and still receive credit (for that term). If the absences exceed more than 5 days, no credit will be granted unless a previous agreement has been made with the teachers and the administration. Parents, should you anticipate any absence, send in a written request addressed to the administration one week prior to the absence for approval. (Approval is on an individual basis) This way, the students will not have to lose any credit. Students can make up work during their absence as directed by the teachers. Leaving School Campus before 2:30 p.m. Parental permission by phone, letter, fax or E-mail must be acknowledged by the school before leave can be granted. Student Expectation Campus Rules: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Students are NOT allowed inside the office. Walk and dont run in the classrooms and hallways. Speak proper English in school (obscene language of any kind is prohibited). Respect the rights and views of others. Respect school property and others. If something is broken report to the teacher. All students should vacate school by 4:30 p.m., unless previous arrangement has been made.

7. Respect the King and the national anthem, and ones religion. 8. No entry to any classroom or, to be found inside without a teachers permission. 9. Keep the school campus neat and clean by not littering. 10. School is out of bounds after school hours. 11. Refrain from fighting and /or bullying each other. 12. Refrain from any possession of weapons which may cause injury to someone. 13. Wear prescribed uniform unless otherwise advised. Refrain from any possession of known prohibited drugs. Classroom Rules These are set up for proper classroom management which results in quality learning. Because of their different of teaching, will differ in rules but not in substance and quality. Because of differences in ages, teachers will differ in rules but not in substance and quality. Communication-Home and School An ongoing positive relationship between parents and school creates an environment most conducive to learning ensuring success. The school will make every effort to communicate student progress and schoolrelated activities. Parents, you are invited to contact the teachers and administration if you have any question.

School Uniform Students must wear school uniform when in school at all time. The regular school uniform for boys consists of a white shirt with the school logo, checkered pants, and a necktie. As for girls, the regular school uniform comes as a dress. The students will have to wear PE uniforms for days with Physical Education classes taking place. The PE uniform consists of a yellow polo shirt with the school logo and brown sport pants. Students can opt to change uniforms after Physical Education classes, but changing uniforms is NOT compulsory.

Regular school uniform (left) PE Uniform (below)

Primary Academic Policies and Procedures Homework Homework is assigned everyday by teachers at an appropriate amount. The homework students get range from reading assignments in textbooks to compositions for English classes or worksheets for Mathematics. Every student is given a homework journal to record each days homework. To assist students with their homework, the school is offering an after-school Homework Club without any extra charge that runs from 3:30 to 4:00 everyday. Tutors The teachers here at Glory are available for extra tutoring after the Homework Club. Tutoring session lasts for an hour from 4:00 to 5:00. Extra tutoring is subjected to an extra fee of 300 Baht per session. Please note that the availability of each teacher is subject to change depending on their schedule. School Report Card The school issues out report cards at the end of every term. This is to inform parents of their childs academic progress and development. There are several sessions of parent-teacher conference throughout the academic year where parents get the opportunity to talk with their childs teacher.

School Events Field Trips A day is set aside for each grade level to learn outside of the classroom. Details of such a trip are worked out by the class and its teachers. Talent Show Teachers work together with students to exhibit their talents in music, acting, cultural dance, and many others. Sports Day A day is set aside in the second term for students to compete in events designated by the school. Students learn what true sportsmanship is, and have a fun-filled day. Songkran Festival A special program put up by the school where students learn the importance and significance of the Thai New Year, and renew their appreciation for this cultural heritage. Christmas Program The school and the students will put up a program whereby students will learn of a very important Christian heritage. (We respect the functions and existence of all religions) Teachers Retreat / Seminar Teachers get together to learn of better and more updated methods of teaching to become more productive in their performance. On these days, students dont have to come to school.

Essential Code of Conduct All students are encouraged to do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. Maintain a high standard of courtesy, kindness, morality, and honesty. Keep up a positive attitude. Be loving, kind, and helpful. Respect always those in authority.

GIS, therefore, believes that: 1. Any learning is valuable and a lifelong adventure. 2. Proper education involves the physical, the social, emotion, intellect, and spiritual; 3. A realization of full potential requires one to do his/ her best. 4. Choices determine ones destiny; 5. The family provides the foundation for selfdevelopment; 6. Success in education is a combined effort of students, parents, and school; 7. Honesty should underlie every human interaction; 8. Everyone learns but in a different way; Open, honest, and respectful communication is necessary to mutual understanding

Elementary Grading Key Letter Grade A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D DF Honor Points 4.00 3.70 3.30 3.00 2.70 2.30 2.00 1.70 1.30 1.00 0.70 0.00

Percentage 95-100 94-90 87-89 83-86 80-82 75-79 70-74 65-69 60-64 55-59 50-54 0

Definition Excellent Excellent Excellent Good Good Good Satisfactory Satisfactory Satisfactory Fail Fail Fail

We use a letter grade with its percentage shown so that parents you will know how well your child is doing comparison with others.

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Glory International School 33 Soi Wachirathamsatit 18, Sukhumvit 101/1 Bangna, Bangkok 10260 Thailand Tel. +6627479179-80, +6627479754 Fax. +6627478488